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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ntvbowyer1969 on June 05, 2018, 07:51:24 am

Title: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on June 05, 2018, 07:51:24 am
Hello guys and gals. This is a hackberry bow i have been working on. It is 66 1/2" long. It is 42#@28" I finished the back in silk and did designs inspired by my tribe the Mi'kmaq. I did birch burl tip overlays. I toasted the belly and did six coats of truoil on it sanding with steel wool in between coats. The designs i painted on back are usually found on clothing and baskets from my people. I though they worked great on the back of a bow. It starts from 1 3/4" wide at fades and tapers to 3/8" wide at tips.(http://[img]https://i.imgur.com/8mwq7ug.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7aB2ovL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Bg44mv1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4b8vbHQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/N9nvszJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HazXvBB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qTIsW7O.jpg)[/img]
Title: Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
Post by: TorstenT on June 05, 2018, 09:08:59 am
That‘s a beautiful bow! The designs could be 19th century European, too.  :)
Looking forward to see it braced and in full draw.
So you belong to the Mi‘kmaq?  That‘s really interesting! May I send you a PM with a question I have? I just don’t want to hijack your thread...

Torsten
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Post by: Aaron H on June 05, 2018, 09:12:25 am
Cool paint work
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Post by: bjrogg on June 05, 2018, 10:17:57 am
 Very nice finish work. I know this is just a teaser but look forward to seeing the profiles.
Bjrogg
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Post by: DC on June 05, 2018, 10:36:15 am
That's a very pretty bow. I like the little kink just to show it's real.
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Post by: Ryan Jacob on June 05, 2018, 10:49:19 am
Where have I seen those super narrow handles before?
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Post by: Badger on June 05, 2018, 01:59:05 pm
  Beautiful, love the artwork!
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Post by: PaSteve on June 05, 2018, 03:06:55 pm
Wow. Very nice.
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Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on June 05, 2018, 05:18:59 pm
TorstenT no problem you can message me any time.
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Post by: penderbender on June 05, 2018, 06:32:19 pm
That is a beautiful bow. I am also mi'kmaq. You did a very nice job with that paint. Cheers- Brendan
Title: Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on June 14, 2018, 10:10:43 pm
Thx everyone. penderbender we should hook up and talk when you get a chance. you can also talk to me on FB Anthony Marchese.
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Post by: Pappy on June 15, 2018, 06:10:35 am
Very nice job, love the art work. :)
 Pappy
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Post by: Springbuck on June 15, 2018, 04:24:29 pm
  Gorgeous wood and finish, and the art is stunning.
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on June 15, 2018, 07:53:45 pm
One of the most beautiful backs I've ever laid eyes on.  :)